Marion County, West Virginia

WV · FIPS 54049 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 55,909 #940 / 3,222
71th
Median Household Income $67,370 -10.4% #1,399 / 3,222
57th
Median Age 40.3 years +3.6% #2,045 / 3,222
37th
Median Home Value $166,700 -40.9% #1,874 / 3,222
42th
Median Gross Rent $932 -19.9% #1,271 / 3,222
60th
Poverty Rate 13.6% +7.6% #1,655 / 3,222
49th

Demographics

Marion County has a population of 55,909, making it the #940 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.2%
Native Born
0.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Marion County is $67,370, ranking #1,399 out of 3,222 counties — 10.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.6% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.

Median Household Income
$67,370 −10.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,399 of 3,222
57th percentile
Per Capita Income
$34,952 −15.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,602 of 3,222
50th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.6% +7.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,655 of 3,222
49th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.8% −9.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,868 of 3,222
42th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.2% −19.3% vs nat'l
Rank #995 of 3,222
69th percentile
Mean Commute Time
28.1 min +1.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,243 of 3,222
61th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Marion County is $166,700 (-40.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $932/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.7%.

Median Home Value
$166,700 −40.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,874 of 3,222
42th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$932 −19.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,271 of 3,222
60th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.7% +19.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,226 of 3,222
62th percentile
76.7% Homeownership

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Health

93.3% of residents in Marion County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.7% above the national rate.

93.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.3% +1.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,315 of 3,222
59th percentile

About Marion County, West Virginia

Marion County, West Virginia has a total population of 55,909, making it the 940th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Marion County is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Marion County is $67,370, which ranks #1,399 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.

The median home value in Marion County is $166,700, 40.9% below the national median. Renters in Marion County pay a median gross rent of $932 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Marion County, 27.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.1 min.

Marion County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.9%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.5%).

All data for Marion County, West Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.